Posts - Bill - HR 2741 PEER Support Act
house 04/08/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working on legislation to tackle behavioral health workforce shortages by supporting peer support specialists—individuals with personal recovery experience who help others facing mental health or substance use challenges. Our goal is to recognize and enhance the peer support profession, ensuring broader access to recovery services and creating career opportunities for these essential workers.
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HR 2741 - PEER Support Act
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moderate 04/08/2025
Peer support specialists could be a real game-changer if implemented well.
moderate 04/08/2025
I applaud the effort, but will this be enough to tackle the behavioral health crisis?
left-leaning 04/08/2025
Finally, a piece of legislation that puts empathy first in mental health care!
right-leaning 04/08/2025
Seems like another bloated bureaucracy waiting to happen.
left-leaning 04/08/2025
Let's hope this bill is the start of truly compassionate mental health reform.
left-leaning 04/08/2025
Who knew supporting peers with lived experiences could be a revolutionary act?
right-leaning 04/08/2025
Why not focus on strengthening the existing mental health infrastructure instead?
moderate 04/08/2025
Bridging workforce gaps with peer support sounds promising, but let's see how it pans out.
right-leaning 04/08/2025
Do we really need more government oversight in the mental health sector?